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Good Hearing and Ear Health are important for
Workplace Health, Safety & Wellness
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Communication, situational awareness, reactivity, coordination
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Lower brain (cognitive) load with less strain to hear, improved focus
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Less fatigue, falls, injuries
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Maintain balance - controlled by inner ear
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Lower ear infections, detect ear 'Red Flags' early
Better task accuracy, increased stamina, lower injury, better morale
Protect brain (cognitive) health for thinking, learning, remembering
Hearing Loss is more prevalent than you think. Many are in workplaces. Many of these workplaces do not have a noise hazard.
50 Million Americans
1 Billion young adults at risk, globally
Untreated Hearing Loss is progressive and permanent
80% of those who would benefit from hearing aids don't wear them
Ear health problems are also common - but not addressed due to lack of awareness
Ear blockage due to everyday earbud, earplug, hearing aid use
Ototoxins that harm inner ear; these are chemicals & medicines that can be used routinely
'Red Flag' symptoms for serious underlying conditions
The FDA Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Rule, together with OSHA, EPA, and CDC guidelines, modernizes and promotes hearing and ear health across workplaces
Self-detect, Self-manage, Reduce stigma
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Self-detect Mild to Moderate Hearing loss, directly purchase OTC hearing aids
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Manage excess earwax effectively and safely
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Check exposure to ototoxins, make decision on how to reduce, replace
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Monitor Red Flag symptoms, make decision about medical consultation
ATLAS - At Work is a new approach to advance workplace Hearing and Ear Health, Safety and Overall Wellness
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For all workers and workplaces, with or without noise hazard
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Guided by new and existing EPA, FDA, OSHA, CDC guidelines
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Includes other Federal and State regulations
Integrates into existing workplace health and safety programs
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Education, Training, Messaging
Digital training, Virtual training, Posters, Stickers, Pins, T-shirts - on multiple topics covering:
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Connecting hearing to overall performance, safety & wellness
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OTC hearing aids as a performance, safety and wellness tool
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Self-care for hearing and ear health
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Communications and emergency preparedness
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Messaging tools for communicating awareness, wellness
Our Hearing Health, Safety & Wellness program covers:
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OSHA, EPA, CDC and FDA directives
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State requirements
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DoD, DoE requirements
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DoH information - federal and state
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Federal health and safety databases
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Workplace risk management, compliance - Physical, Chemical, Personal Health and Safety
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ISO 9001 quality principles
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Facilitation of integration into existing workplace programs
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Alignment with business objectives, metrics
Our team consists of professionals with several decades work experiences in safety, environment, health and medical product regulations. Our team members are also engaged in community health education and raising awareness on brain health.
References:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Department of Defense (DoD)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Department of Health (DoH)
Federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
World Health Organization (WHO)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)